Frederick vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Colson mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Frederick and Colson boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.